Ancient Wisdom for Modern Minds (2nd Edition)

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Minds (2nd Edition)
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Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-10 : 1492719811
ISBN-13 : 9781492719816
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Book Synopsis Ancient Wisdom for Modern Minds (2nd Edition) by : Michael S. Russo

Download or read book Ancient Wisdom for Modern Minds (2nd Edition) written by Michael S. Russo and published by . This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR MODERN MINDS is written specifically for newcomers to the field of philosophy. Focusing on what is arguably the most important issue in philosophy-the problem of human happiness-the text examines the ideas of the most influential thinkers of the ancient world to discover what enduring wisdom they can impart about the nature and realization of happiness to modern readers like ourselves. Among the authors examined in this work are Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Sextus Empiricus, Diogenes of Sinope, Epicurus, Seneca, Plotinus, Jesus of Nazareth, and St. Augustine.ABOUT SOPHIAOMNI PRESSThis text is published by SophiaOmni Press. SophiaOmni is an independent press founded by educators to expand the domain of human wisdom. We publish works in the fields of philosophy, religion, and ethics by past and contemporary authors who have something significant to say about the human condition and our continued existence on this fragile planet. Visit us on the web at www.sophiaomni.org.


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